Located just minutes from Southsea seafront and the center of Portsmouth, Florence House is Portsmouth’s original boutique hotel, offering free WiFi and parking. A mix of on and off-road parking is available, reservation is required. All bedrooms and bathrooms are individually designed, offering stylish and comfortable furnishings. Each room features a LCD TV, and vegan friendly toiletries. The Florence House Hotel offers varied dining options including The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant open for lunch and dinner and The Garden for indoor and outdoor dining. It is housed within a lovingly restored Edwardian house that has retained many original features. Florence House Hotel is the first hotel in The Mercer Collection group of boutique properties. The historic Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior warships are less than a 10-minute drive away, along with the Blue Reef Aquarium. Gunwharf Quays Shopping Center and Portsmouth Harbor Railway Station are also less than 10 minutes away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking available


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room with very comfortable bed. Great shower. Amazing breakfast. Very friendly, helpful staff. Loved Florence pub too.
  • Theswisswriter
    Switzerland Switzerland
    great location restaurant in hotel, and pub just a few meters away close to the sea ideal to visit around
  • Solveig
    United States of America United States of America
    This place is so cute, clean and comfortable. My room and bath are small but more than adequate with nice extras like good towels and plenty of coffee. Staff is very nice. If you walk just a little there’s a great neighborhood with lots of shops...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • The Garden Southsea (Lunch & Dinner)
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Italian • Pizza • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Breakfast
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may apply.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The property offers either free street parking or paid premium private parking (limited) - please pre book with the property after reservation.

    When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

    Please note that all rooms are individually decorated. If you wish to request a particular style of room, please contact the property after booking.

    Flexible cancelation terms are not applicable to any bookings of 3 or more rooms.

    There is an extra fee of GBP 15 per dog, paid in advance. Please inform the property before arrival if you wish to travel with pets.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

    • Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is 1.2 miles from the center of Portsmouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Bicycle rental

    • Room options at Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family
      • Twin

    • Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant has 3 restaurants:

      • The Garden Southsea (Lunch & Dinner)
      • The Florence Arms Gastro Pub & Restaurant
      • Breakfast

    • Check-in at Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.